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Zelalem’s loan move to VVV-Venlo: Questions asked

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All things considered, Gedion Zelalem’s imminent loan switch to VVV-Venlo over in the Netherlands will be seen as a step down quality-wise, but is ultimately one which could help him develop further into an ideal first-team midfielder.

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Feature: Top three young Arsenal players of 2016

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2016 has been a memorable year for Arsenal’s youth teams. Plenty of youngsters have developed significantly over the past twelve months and in this article, i highlight who the best performers have been on a consistent basis this year.

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u23 report: Mavididi brace not enough as Liverpool snatch 3-2 win

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The 19-year-old's intelligent movement meant he was able to find space in-behind and break the deadlock with seeming ease early on. (Photo: Nick Taylor / Getty Images)

Stephy Mavididi netted a brace but Arsenal u23s were unable to take any points against a strong Liverpool side, which included the likes of defensive duo Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez, as well as Sheyi Ojo and highly rated forward, Harry Wilson.

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Feature: Ben Sheaf – on first-team prospects and Iwobi inspiration for u23s

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The versatile and very talented 18-year-old has shown his ability in amongst Arsenal’s u23 side, where he has established himself as a mainstay in the team over the past few months.

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Player focus: Ainsley Maitland-Niles makes step towards senior squad v Reading

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Ainsley Maitland-Niles was rewarded after an encouraging display in the previous round against Nottingham Forest with a further starting berth, this time alongside Mohamed Elneny in central midfield as Arsenal hosted Reading in their EFL Cup tie.

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